Enrollment
212
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530366002105
Emerson Elementary — Hoquiam, WA
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hoquiam School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Emerson Elementary reports 212 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% above the Washington average and 51% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hoquiam School District spends $19,636 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.7% from local sources (property taxes), 70.2% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emerson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 74% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,636
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 212 Top 28% in Washington — larger than 72% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.1% +74% vs state
NCES ID 530366002105
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoquiam School District, which includes Emerson Elementary.
$19,636
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 70.2%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary
How many students attend Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has 212 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hoquiam, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Elementary?
78.1% of students at Emerson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary is White at 58.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hoquiam, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.